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Poultry Processing Plant Exposed Workers to Musculoskeletal Injuries: OSHA

OSHA has proposed $38,000 in fines for Allen Harim Foods LLC.

The ninth meeting of WHO

Assessing the Threat of MERS

WHO's Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting on June 16, by teleconference, in response to the outbreak in the Republic of Korea.

Lumber Company Fined After Fatal Injury

It said the company was fined $6,600 for not safeguarding exposed shafts in four locations, including the conveyor where Busha died; and $8,400 for a serious-repeat violation of not ensuring that bench grinders were guarded to prevent severe injuries to the hand and face.



All VINs Affected by Takata Recalls Now Searchable

This recall involves 11 different vehicle makes and roughly 34 million vehicles, according to NHTSA.

UK Court Fines Recycling Firm After Amputation

A worker was seriously injured when his arm became trapped in a conveyor belt he was maintaining.

Confined Space Update Offered at NFPA Conference

The June 22-25 conference at Chicago's McCormick Place will include a presentation on the pending NFPA 350 Guide to Confined Space Entry and Work.

"For the first time, we will host a National Stair Climb where anyone can be a hero to the survivors of all of the nation’s fallen firefighters," said Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

National Stair Climb to Honor All U.S. Fallen Firefighters

The inaugural event is set for Oct. 10, 2015.

Australia's Civil Aviation Authority Wins Top Award

Safe Work Australia presented its Work Health and Safety Reporting Award to the agency during a ceremony in Melbourne.

The amendment by ICAO also prohibits recharging the devices in aircraft cabins. It took effect June 15, 2015.

ICAO Bans E-Cigarettes in Checked Baggage

The amendment to the 2015-2016 edition of its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air also prohibits recharging the devices in aircraft cabins.

OSHA Determines Open-Flame Heater Likely Cause of Coalgate Fire

The oil rig fire resulted in three deaths and two serious injuries.

Baltimore Staffing Agency Harassed and Discriminated Against Hispanic Employees

The staffing agency also allowed assault and abuse of those employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Most Distracted Walking Injuries Occur at Home

A National Safety Council report with some surprising stats says distracted walking injuries are increasing.

Washington Metro Ordered to Fix Deficiencies

"These are serious findings that strongly indicate that, despite gains made since the Fort Totten accident, WMATA's safety program is inadequate," said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx.

Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory

Citing National Weather Service forecasts, the agency on June 15 advised all employers to protect their outdoor workers from the risks associated with heat illness.

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